The Fat Hydrangea

Sara Michelle - Columbus, Ohio

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Driving Around the Hamptons

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Ok, so I'm not REALLY driving around the Hamptons... but sometimes when I'm on a boring conference call or have a few minutes to kill, I find myself on google maps randomly "driving" through amazingly beautiful places. (I know, I'm a HUGE dork!) But seriously, I can't figure out why I don't just live in the Hamptons, Every street and every house is postcard perfect.

Here are some of my incredible screenshots of my "drive":

A One Story House

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I'll be honest, I've never considered buying a single story home. Not once! They've never appealed to me. That is, until I had two kids.

Making my way up and down the stairs with both boys, keeping Miles from going up and down the stairs when he isn't supposed to, and bringing laundry up and down the stairs (we do LOTS of laundry).... it is a challenge! I can't help but think how amazingly convenient it would be to have everything on a single floor. Much to my own surprise, I have found myself dreaming of one story homes lately. Look at these beautiful ones I came across on Pinterest... dreamy indeed!

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Country Living

Country Living

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Here is an example of a one story floorplan that I LOVE! Big great room, and amazing outdoor living room and terrace. This floorplan is from Hot and Humid Solutions, which can be found here.

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Do you live in a one story home? What are the pros and cons?

On Monday, I will share our beautiful and functional DIY solution to keeping Miles from going up and down the stairs!